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MARTIN JELALIAN, 0F GRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND.

HYDRO-AERIO GLIDING APPARATUS FOR AERIAL AMUSEMENT PURPOSES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed February 23, 1916. Serial No. 79,984.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MARTIN JELALIAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city of Granston, in the county of Providence and State of Rhode Island, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Hydro-Aerio Gliding Apparatus for Aerial Amusement Purposes, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an aerial apparatus essentially designed for amusement having a gas bag capable of liftsustaining the operator, an indedevice for assisting the operator in driving the apparatus forward, and a buoyant structure attachably secured to the body of the aviator for permitting the ing and latter to float upon the surface of the water.

The invention consists in the special features of the construction and combination of parts, as hereinafter described and claimed.

In describing the invention reference is had to the accompanying two sheets of drawings, in which Figure 1 is a frontelevation of my improved apparatus, showing one form of balloon or gas bagfor the same; Fig. 2 is a rear as equipped with another form of balloon; Fig. 3 is a front view of the combined independent winged device and buoyant structure, as secured in position upon the aviator; Fig. 4 is a rear elevation of Fig. 3; Fig. 5 is a perspective View of the bottom frame for the semispherical form of balloon; Fig. 6 is a perspective View F support of the buoyant structure of the apparatus; Fig. 7 is a top view of the winged device; Fig. 8 1s a perspective view of the buoyant structure, showing the same equipped with oars for use by the aviator.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral -1- designates a metallicrmg, which is of a channel shape and said ring surrounds a connected to the surrounding edge of the balloon or gas bag 3- and serving as a I plane for the apparatus.

-3 and prevent To reinforce the bag when inflated with the same from bursting,

of the detachable abdominal gas, ropes 6-- have their ends attached in a suitable manner to the ring -1- and are connected at a central point, as at 5-, and also by lateral circumferentiallyarranged ropes Connected to the lower ledge of the ring 1 is a plurality of converging ropes 7-, whose lower ends are connected to the upper edge of a small ring -8-, of form similar to that of the upper ring -1-. Ropes'9 have their upper ends connected to the lower edge of the small ring -8, and the opposite ends of said ropes are connected to spring snap-hooks -Q5- of the abdominal buoyant structure, shown in Fig. 4. The hooks are attached to equi-spaced eyelets 16- surrounding the upper portion of the abdominal support -17-. The support 17 is attached to the abdominal part of the operator -22, by means of straps -27 at the front part thereof, and also by attaching means in the back, as at -28. The lower part of the support 17 is also provided with straps -20- for securing to the lower part of the body of the operator, in order to aid in suspension. The inner surface of the support -17- is provided with a pad of yielding material of the gas bag -3- and also serves as a plane.

At the central portion of the support 17- is made fast a supporting hoop 30-, to which are bolted, as at -3l-, surrounding wing supports -26 upon which is secured a surrounding stationary lateral wing 18-, designed to react against the atmosphere and to serve as a plane. Proj ecting outwardly from the aviator 22 and above the surrounding stationary wings -l8 is a pair of bird-like wings 10, which are provided with arm fitting supports -11- having suitable clasp buttons for securing to the arms of the aviator. The inner ends of the wings -18- have spring connection 23- with a suitable shoulder support 13, having straps 15 and an attaching belt for securing to the body of the aviator, in the manner shown in Figs. 1, 2, 8 and 4:-

The wings -10 may be easily flapped designed by the aviator, to assist the gas bag in making a more rapid ascension, and means is also provided for him to let free his arms from the holding strap -12+ and armfitting support -11, to freely use his arms for whatever purpose he may desire.

Extending outwardly from the aviator and above the shoulder fitting support 13 is an outwardly-projecting circular hat -9-- having straps and suitable securing means for attaching to the head of the aviator. The hat has a projecting plane to react against the atmosphere and to serve as a plane above the wings .10. Y

;In Fig. 7 is shown the spring attachment, and wherein 3ldesignates a pair of vertical supports which are secured upon the sides of the shoulder fitting support 13 and coil pull-springs have their up per ends secured to said supports and the lower ends thereof attached to the wings I illustrate two forms of gas bags, as by Figs. 1 and 2, in order to make clear that either form may be employed in the concircular plane struction of the apparatus, although the, bag -3- is preferable in view of its frame affording a vast surface against downward resistance by the atmosphere. Each balloon or gas bag is provided witha flexible tube connection +3 having a suitable valve within easy reach for use by the operator,

so as, when necessary, escape from said tube in'making a descension. r

In the construction of the abdominal support .l7.' the latter is provided with a consisting of a rim 26 having stays f.26 band -30, secured upon said support 17, and the said stays are covered by a layer of canvas ,18, thus forming. a

I frame to. serve as a plane for said support,

in the manner shown in Fig. 4.

In order that the apparatus may be uti lizedby the operator in performing upon the surface of the water, the plane, of the abdominal support, is provided with two cylinders '12 which are secured beneath said plane (see Fig. 1,) by means of straps suitable tube and valve connections for the. operators use in forcing air into said cylinders, and thereby providing buoyancy for the said abdominal support structure. The buoyant plane -1.8-' may also be provided with locks .11 to receive' oars 19 for use by the operator in propelling himself through thewater, in the manner shown in Fig. 8. V s

By this construction and arrangement of parts I provide an apparatus that appeals to outdoor sport; which will afford at tractive amusement, safe in its operation,

to permit the gas to which radiate from the 'of the wings; a

andat the same time having the utility of being employed for either aerial or aquatic use.

Having claim and ent, isv I 1. In an apparatus of the character described, a gas bag having a flat bottom to described my invention, what I desire to secure by Letters Patserve as a plane; an abdominal support for r the aviator, said support centrally of a cirscribed, a gas bag having a flat bottom to serve as a plane, said plane consisting of a ring having a channel so as to provide'two outwardlyeprojecting ledges having equispaced perforations, a layer of wire netting secured to the ring, and a layer of canvas secured to the latter, respectively; a buoyant plane having an integral central abdominal support provided with straps for securing to'the body of the aviator; ropesfrom the bag and having theirends secured in the perforations of the 7 pper ledge of the ring; an intermediate small plane between the above mentioned planes; rope connections from the perforations in the lower ledge of the ring to the said small plane, and rope connections from the latter to securing means carried by thesupport of the buoyant plane.

;3. In an apparatus of the character described, a gas balloon an abdominal support 7 for the aviator, said support having strap connections for securing around the legs of the latter, and said support carrying a plane consisting of a hoop having stays radially secured to a band surrounding the said support and a" canvas cover secured to said stays, cylinders carried beneath the plane and adapted to receive air )under pressure; rope connections from the bag to said abdominal support, and aqsmall circular plane carried by the rope connections and located at a-point above the aviator.

4. In an apparatus of the'character described, an abdominal supporting structure having" with and centrally ing means to assist the upwardmovement straps for attachment at the front" and back, and to the leg parts of the aviator,

plane; buoyant means carried- I be secured upon the shoulders of the aviator and provided with yield-' h t having suitable strap 1 connections for securing to the head of the operator and said member having an integral circular plane to co-act with the main plane against upward resistance of the atmosphere.

5. In an apparatus of the character described, a gas bag, a propelling means consisting of a support designed to fit upon the shoulders of the aviator, a pair of birdlike wings pivoted to said support, clasps carried by the wings for Securing to the arms of the aviator, and pull-spring connections to assist the upward movement of the wings, respectively; an abdominal support for the aviator, and said support having encircling; equi-spaced snap-hooks; rope connections from the bag to the hooks of said abdominal support, and a flexible tube having a valve to permit the escape of gas from said bag.

6. In an apparatus of the character described, an abdominal support having an Bopies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the integral main plane; buoyant means carried by the latter; row-locks secured upon the top of the plane and having oars mounted within the same; a winged means carried upon the shoulders of the operator to permit the latter to make a propelling forward movement; a gas balloon having rope connections to the said support; a small plane intermediate the operator and the balloon, and said plane consisting of a metallic ring having a surrounding channel provided with equi-spaced perforations for attaching the ropes of the balloon thereto; a wire netting secured to said ring, and a canvas carried upon the netting.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

MARTIN J ELALIAN.

\Vitnesses:

JAMES KELUNIAN, SARKIS SI-IAMIRIAN.

Commissioner of Batente.

Washington, I). 0. 

